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Semaglutide
GLP-1 · Weekly injection
- Average 16.9% body weight loss
- Reduces appetite and cravings
- Improves blood sugar control
- Once-weekly self-injection
Rx · Pharmacist prescribed & dispensed
The weight that came with perimenopause isn't a willpower problem.
GLP-1 medication prescribed by Obesity Care Pharmacists in Edmonton — for women whose bodies changed the rules. In-person care, coordinated with your HRT.
Health Canada approved medications
Obesity Care Pharmacist
In-person consultation
Why this feels different now
What worked at 35 stopped working at 47.
You didn't start eating more or moving less. Hormonal changes through perimenopause and menopause shift how the body stores fat, how hunger signals behave, and how well sleep restores you. The old playbook was written for a different set of conditions.
Weight moves to the middle
Sleep stops restoring
Hunger cues change
Energy runs shorter
The same effort stops paying
Medications
Choose your treatment
All medications are prescribed only after clinical review by an Obesity Care Pharmacist. Prices include medication and ongoing support.
Tirzepatide
GLP-1 + GIP · Weekly injection
- Average 22.5% body weight loss
- Dual receptor action
- Enhanced metabolic effects
- Once-weekly injection
Contrave
Naltrexone/Bupropion · Oral tablet
- No injections — daily oral tablet
- Reduces food cravings
- Targets hunger & reward pathways
- Suitable for many patients
What changes
Care that accounts for where you are
Your consultation is with a pharmacist trained in obesity care — not a generic intake form. If you're on hormone therapy, that's part of the conversation, not an afterthought.
appetite signalsblood sugarenergy levels
Appetite regulation, not restriction
GLP-1 medications work on the hormonal signals that tell your body it's had enough. For many patients that means the constant negotiation with food quiets down — which matters more when sleep and energy are already stretched thin.
Ongoing pharmacist support
Unlimited check-ins with your Obesity Care Pharmacist are included — dose adjustments, side-effect management, and coordination with the rest of your care. Any required blood work is covered at a local clinic with a valid health card.
Average patient results
Measurable change, not vague promises
Figures below reflect average outcomes reported across our program. Individual results vary, and eligibility is confirmed at your consultation.
Check my eligibility0%Body weight reduction
Average reduction reported on our highest-efficacy option.
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Reviewed by your Obesity Care Pharmacist
Every plan is built after a face-to-face clinical review — including your history, medications, and any hormone therapy you're already on.
Everything included
No consultation fees stacked on top. No surprise add-ons.
Your medication
Dispensed by our pharmacy, with delivery available for refills.
Free pharmacist follow-ups
Unlimited check-ins with your Obesity Care Pharmacist.
Lab work covered
Any required blood work is free at a local clinic with a valid health card.
Insurance support
We submit special authorization requests and renewals on your behalf.
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Patient stories
Real results from real patients
The process
Your path to feeling like yourself again
Step 1
Take the 3-minute quiz
Answer questions about your health history, where you are in the menopause transition, and your goals. Find out if you qualify.
Step 2
Meet your Obesity Care Pharmacist
In-person consultation in Edmonton. Your case is reviewed, labs ordered if needed, and a plan built around your history — including any hormone therapy.
Step 3
Medication dispensed
If appropriate, treatment is initiated and delivery can be arranged for future refills.
Step 4
Ongoing support
Unlimited check-ins as your dose settles, with adjustments made as your body responds.
Common questions
Everything you need to know
Most adults with a BMI of 27+ (or 25+ with a weight-related condition) qualify. Our free quiz takes 3 minutes to check eligibility — no commitment required.
In most cases yes. Bring your current prescriptions to your consultation — your Obesity Care Pharmacist will review them alongside your weight management plan and coordinate accordingly.
The medication itself is the same. What differs is the assessment: your pharmacist factors in where you are hormonally, what else you're taking, and how symptoms like disrupted sleep may be affecting your goals.
Most patients notice reduced appetite within the first 1–2 weeks. Meaningful weight loss typically begins in weeks 2–4, with significant results by months 2–3.
Yes, if weight loss medications are included as benefits. We can also submit special authorization requests and renewals on your behalf.
Your medication, all delivery, ongoing clinician check-ins, and any required lab work.
GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are weekly injections using a very small needle; most patients say it's painless. Contrave is an oral tablet for those who prefer no injections.
This chapter doesn't have to be the hard one.
Take the free 3-minute quiz to check eligibility and see which treatment fits. No commitment required.
Check my eligibilityObesity Care PharmacistResults in as little as 1–4 weeks
Prescription medications are dispensed only following clinical assessment by a licensed pharmacist and are not suitable for everyone. Results vary between individuals; averages shown reflect reported program outcomes and are not a guarantee of results. This page is for informational purposes and is not medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about whether treatment is right for you.